I have been looking closely at my 2002 Mazda MX5 Mk 2.5 and think to ensure a pass at the next MOT I should really get the front chassis rails repaired, which I believe to be a problem with this car.

My wee car is SV52 RZY a 1.8 variant, which I have become quite attached to and love driving her.

I see a company advertising on this forum sells the replacement parts, my question for the forum is this - is there anyone/garage etc that will undertake this work for me that the members can recommend?

From someone who spent nearly 2.7k on doing his chassis & wings, I would say get the engine tray dropped out on a ramp and have the rails thoroughly tested...with a BFH & a screwdriver.It may not be anywhere near as bad as you fear, or they could be terminal, or somewhere in between (and economically repairable) but you won't know how long your piece of string is until they get a good solid ( must be brutal) poking and hammering.Don't despair...yet.Whereabouts roughly do you live?If you are in the Central Belt I could come along with my "BFH."

There is always an imbecile you never bargained for. Usually in a Tescon carpark with a dented Zafira minus hubcaps

One of Wayne's mates on Mender's, a guy who has done these, quoted £150 a side plus vat plus the panel cost so around £225 a side.

MX5Restorers quote £250 a side with VAT all in.

So that is a good benchmark.

Once the issue was discussed on Menders, there was agreement that a number of the members there had the repairs done.

Any bodyshop will be able to do them but they have to be covered in underseal inside and out after the repair is done.

I as well as Oldspice have inspected a good few cars and the last car a 2004 that I looked at, only needs the bottom sections replaced as both the verticle sections are in good condition.

For the avoidance of any doubt and I have informed those who think otherwise that I and I assume and Oldspice will advise people on the problem in a constructive manner but will not allow members to go and buy a car of that age if asked without pointing out the areas to check.

I had the sills and arches on my anniversary edition at Ayrshire Roadster Centre, and the cost was very fair. Alan is an mx 5 enthusiast and I am sure he would have a look and tell you the true state of your chassis, as I believe he used to be an mot tester.You can contact him on 07955050848 or roadstercentre@mail.com.